The Chicago Manual of Style is a flexible system of writing and citing that can accommodate a variety of sources and is used across many disciplines. You may have heard the term Turabian. With the latest editions of The Chicago Manual Style and Turabian's A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, And Dissertations, the two styles are completely aligned. Turabian's guide is geared toward student writers while The Chicago Manual of Style is expanded for professional writers. If you are unsure which manual to refer to, consult your professor. If you need additional assistance with writing, consider reaching out to:
The Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) by 
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (9th ed.) by Turabian/Chicago Manual of Style uses footnotes/endnotes and bibliography to cite work. Notes must be numbered sequentially through the text and accompanied by a bibliography at the end of the paper. If you need assistance with footnotes or parenthetical citations, consider making an appointment with The Hub.
These websites may help you better understand the importance of attribution and avoid plagiarism.
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